Reel

Japan Today

Japan Today
Clip: 425677_1_1
Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1757
Original Film: 040-014-01
HD: N/A
Location: Japan, Tokyo
Timecode: 00:37:03 - 00:38:22

Today's Tokyo is a prime example of blending the old and the new in modern Japan. Premier Sato's pro-American government is re-elected forecasting continued economic strength and prosperity. An expressway in Tokyo has heavy traffic. Modern buildings are mixed in with traditional bridges. Japanese gardens are a nice blend of traditional and cultural architecture. Two Japanese women dressed in traditional costume. Japanese business men greet each other in the traditional Japanese way. LS car driving towards Tokyo's capital building. Japan's Premier Eisaku Sato greeting people. He paints the missing eye on a traditional Buddhist symbol. Cars parked on side streets. High Angle Shot - Japanese business men and women walking down a street and getting into a packed subway train. The train conductors seem to be pulling coats and arms into the train to force the doors to close. Night shot of Downtown Tokyo with moving traffic.